This is a list of types of spears found worldwide throughout history.
Spears used equally in melee and ranged combat[]
Spears which are usually used in melee combat[]
- Bayonet (when fixed to rifle)
Historically used in Asia[]
Historically used in Europe[]
Historically used elsewhere[]
- Tepoztopilli (Aztec)
- Makrigga (Zande)
Spears normally used from horseback[]
Spears which are usually thrown[]
- Harpoon
- One flue harpoon
- Two flue harpoon
Historically used in Europe[]
Historically used elsewhere[]
- Assegai (Africa)
- Djerid (Asia Minor, India and Africa)
- Toggling harpoon (Americas)
- Yari, various types (Japan)
- Iklwa Zulu stabbing spear
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